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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.37, 370.82 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.37, 370.82 and 125.49 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.37 : 370.82 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.37/370.82 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.37x = 370.82 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.37x = 46,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533.57/247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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